How far is Irving, TX from Galena Park, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Galena Park, TX is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.27 mi
04h 41m
Flight
235.79 mi
379.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.79 mi
Kilometers
379.46 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.27 mi
Kilometers
417.26 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Sun, Apr 19, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-19T02:45
Arrive Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Irving
129.9 mi
02h 20m
To Galena Park
129.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Galena Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Galena Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    2482 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2006 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    8.6 mi · 11 min · North Loop East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Drive

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clinton Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Clinton Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crown Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Crown Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Galena Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
212 mi · 82%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 8%
North Loop East
8.6 mi · 3%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.26 mi · 2%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.84 mi · 1%
Clinton Drive
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

210 mi · 03h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
235.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 20m from Irving
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Galena Park?

The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Irving and 129.4 miles from Galena Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.8 miles (379.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Galena Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Galena Park. Straight-line distance: 235.79 mi (379.46 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Galena Park

#2 Galena Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,559
Coordinates29.7335600, -95.2302100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Galena Park (-95.23021, 29.73356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.16
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.58 $69.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.81
Premium $4.59 $42.01 $84.02
Diesel $3.99 $36.54 $73.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Galena Park. The current time is 02:45:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.